Robotics R&D Engineer - Innovate in Automation

BlackBerry Inc.; Neerdorp; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Robotics is seeking a Robotics Engineer to contribute to R&D projects in Huizingen, Belgium. You will translate market requirements into robot system designs and develop robot code, focusing on integration with path planners and automation components.

The role involves in-house tests, proof-of-concept setups, on-site commissioning for pilots, and thorough documentation. A engineering degree and English plus Dutch or French are required, with travel 10–15%.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in electromechanics, electronics or automation.
• Experience with robot programming; Rapid is an asset.
• Fluent in Dutch or French; good English knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Translate market requirements into product requirements and design functional robot systems.
• Develop robot code (ABB Robot Studio) and integrate with third-party path planners.
• Define automation components (hardware, sensors, actuators) to control robot gripper.
• Perform tests and proof-of-concept setups; write test plans.
• Coordinate supplier prototype testing and in-house commissioning.
• Support on-site commissioning for pilots and training documentation.

Skills

Robot programming

Rapid

Mechanical reasoning

Team player

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering degree in electromechanics, electronics or automation

Tools

ABB Robot Studio

C# .NET

Job description

ABB Robotics is seeking a Robotics Engineer to contribute to R&D projects in Huizingen, Belgium. You will translate market requirements into robot system designs and develop robot code, focusing on integration with path planners and automation components.

The role involves in-house tests, proof-of-concept setups, on-site commissioning for pilots, and thorough documentation. A engineering degree and English plus Dutch or French are required, with travel 10–15%.